Biggest employment reforms in a generation unveiled to get Britain working again
Unveiling the biggest reforms to employment support for a generation, Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall has today (26 November) published the Get Britain Working White Paper, marking the Government’s first major intervention to achieve an ambitious 80 per cent employment rate...
Tuesday, 26 November 2024 00:01
IFS: The UK Budget has improved the Scottish funding outlook, but tough choices loom down the line
The UK Budget confirmed a top-up to day-to-day (resource) funding for the Scottish Government this year of £1.5 billion, with a further £1.4 billion increase on top of this planned next year...
Tuesday, 26 November 2024 00:01
Justice Committee launches new inquiry into rehabilitation and resettlement
The Justice Committee is today (Tuesday, 26 November) launching its first new inquiry of the Parliament entitled ‘Rehabilitation and resettlement: ending the cycle of reoffending’...
Tuesday, 26 November 2024 00:01
MPs to vote on landmark smoking ban to stop cycle of addiction and protect vulnerable children
MPs will today (26 November) vote on the world-leading Tobacco and Vapes Bill, moving the UK one step closer to protecting future generations from the harms of smoking and vaping...
Tuesday, 26 November 2024 00:01
FCA finds crypto ownership continues to rise as it delivers plans to regulate crypto
According to the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) latest research on consumer attitudes and behaviours towards crypto, 12% of UK adults now own crypto, up from 10% in previous findings...
Tuesday, 26 November 2024 00:01
Britain Remade: clean energy grid “almost impossible” by 2030 without extending the life of nuclear power stations
Pro-growth campaign group Britain Remade has said hitting the Government’s target for a clean energy grid by 2030 will be “almost impossible” without extending the life of some of Britain’s nuclear power stations...
Tuesday, 26 November 2024 00:01
Teachers need more help to deal with persistent pupil absence surge - NASUWT
Parental disengagement with the education system is driving a significant increase in unauthorised absence among pupils, with teachers saying dealing with pupil absences is having a significant adverse impact on their workload...
Tuesday, 26 November 2024 00:01
First Minister Swinney urges people to check eligibility and get their winter vaccinations
First Minister John Swinney has urged people to check their eligibility for free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to help protect themselves, others and the NHS this winter...
Tuesday, 26 November 2024 00:01
York and North Yorkshire trailblazer to unlock barriers to work
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has been chosen to trial ways of getting people back into work, as part of a £240 million investment by UK Government.
Tuesday, 26 November 2024 00:01
£10m funding boost for Greater Manchester’s Live Well plan to tackle inequalities, improve health and help people back into work
Greater Manchester’s Live Well mission has today (Tuesday 26 November) received a £10m vote of confidence from the Government.
Tuesday, 26 November 2024 00:01